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In the latest trading session, XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR (XPEV - Free Report) closed at $18.57, marking a -1.17% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.41% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.83%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.91%.

Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 8.34% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with its loss of 5.19%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.38%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR in its upcoming release. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $3.32 billion, indicating a 50.52% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of -$0.23 per share and revenue of $10.95 billion. These totals would mark changes of +72.62% and 0%, respectively, from last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for XPeng Inc Sponsored ADR. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR is holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now.

In the context of valuation, XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 115.63. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 12.7 for its industry.

Also, we should mention that XPEV has a PEG ratio of 2.98. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Automotive - Foreign industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.13 as of yesterday's close.

The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 184, which puts it in the bottom 25% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

DaVita HealthCare (DVA - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $105.61, demonstrating a -1.77% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.41% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.83%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.91%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the kidney dialysis provider had lost 5.28% lagged the Medical sector's loss of 0.74% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.38%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of DaVita HealthCare in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 2, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.24, reflecting a 44.64% increase from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.53 billion, up 6.99% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $10.7 per share and a revenue of $13.55 billion, demonstrating changes of +10.54% and 0%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for DaVita HealthCare. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. DaVita HealthCare currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, DaVita HealthCare currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.34. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 18.62 of its industry.

It is also worth noting that DVA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.66. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.87.

The Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 174, positioning it in the bottom 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

Snap (SNAP - Free Report) closed at $7.46 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.32% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.41% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.83%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.91%.

Shares of the company behind Snapchat have depreciated by 4.06% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.49%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.38%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Snap in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on February 4, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.15, showcasing a 6.25% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.7 billion, up 9.12% from the prior-year quarter.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $0.32 per share and revenue of $5.91 billion. These totals would mark changes of +10.34% and 0%, respectively, from last year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Snap. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Snap is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Snap is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 15.51. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.04.

We can also see that SNAP currently has a PEG ratio of 0.72. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Internet - Software industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.42.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, finds itself in the top 32% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD - Free Report) closed at $23.83 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.54% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.41% for the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.83%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.91%.

The stock of company has fallen by 9.78% in the past month, lagging the Business Services sector's loss of 4.89% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.38%.

The upcoming earnings release of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on February 9, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.6, indicating a 17.65% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $3.91 billion, up 4.51% from the year-ago period.

KD's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.23 per share and revenue of $15.61 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +87.39% and +3.66%, respectively.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Investors should also note Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.'s current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 10.95. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.91.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, finds itself in the bottom 35% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

MPLX LP (MPLX - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $55.73, moving +1.75% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.83%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.91%.

Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 1.41% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 7.63%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38%.

The upcoming earnings release of MPLX LP will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on February 3, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.08, marking a 0.93% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $3.34 billion, up 8.88% from the year-ago period.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.73 per share and a revenue of $13.08 billion, indicating changes of +12.35% and 0%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for MPLX LP. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 1.68% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. MPLX LP currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, MPLX LP is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.24. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 17.1 for its industry.

Also, we should mention that MPLX has a PEG ratio of 4.95. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.81 as of yesterday's close.

The Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, which puts it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

Kroger (KR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $62.11, moving -2.48% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.83%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.91%.

Coming into today, shares of the supermarket chain had gained 1.56% in the past month. In that same time, the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 4.12%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.38%.

The upcoming earnings release of Kroger will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.2, reflecting a 5.26% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $35.18 billion, reflecting a 2.55% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.78 per share and a revenue of $148.1 billion, representing changes of +6.94% and +0.66%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Kroger. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.06% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Currently, Kroger is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Kroger currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.31. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 15.77.

Investors should also note that KR has a PEG ratio of 1.79 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Retail - Supermarkets was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.33 at yesterday's closing price.

The Retail - Supermarkets industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 60, placing it within the top 25% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $205.81, demonstrating a +1.28% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.83%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.91%.

Shares of the sporting goods retailer have appreciated by 0.52% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 4.12%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Dick's Sporting Goods in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.49, reflecting a 3.59% decrease from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $6.1 billion, up 56.7% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $13.13 per share and a revenue of $17.8 billion, representing changes of -6.55% and +32.42%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Dick's Sporting Goods. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Right now, Dick's Sporting Goods possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

From a valuation perspective, Dick's Sporting Goods is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.48. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 20.91, so one might conclude that Dick's Sporting Goods is trading at a discount comparatively.

We can additionally observe that DKS currently boasts a PEG ratio of 3.19. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Retail - Miscellaneous industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.9 as of yesterday's close.

The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, placing it within the top 25% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Logitech (LOGI - Free Report) reported $1.42 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.1%. EPS of $1.93 for the same period compares to $1.59 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.86% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.79, the EPS surprise was +7.94%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Logitech performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Sales- Pointing Devices: $241.16 million versus $237.39 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +11.1% change.Net Sales- Keyboards & Combos: $254.61 million compared to the $259.37 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.6% year over year.Net Sales- Webcams: $82.27 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $87.18 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.6%.Net Sales- Headsets: $45.94 million versus $46.33 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.1% change.Net Sales- Video Collaboration: $193.25 million compared to the $186.06 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.8% year over year.Net Sales- Gaming: $482.71 million versus $479.4 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.4% change.Net Sales- Other: $27.97 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $32.46 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -22.3%.Net Sales- Tablet Accessories: $93.57 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $81.1 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +20.8%.View all Key Company Metrics for Logitech here>>>

Shares of Logitech have returned -8.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Trustmark (TRMK - Free Report) reported $207.06 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.9%. EPS of $0.97 for the same period compares to $0.92 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $207.03 million, representing a surprise of +0.01%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +6.3%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.91.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Trustmark performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 3.8% versus 3.8% estimated by three analysts on average.Efficiency Ratio: 62.7% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 63.3%.Net (recoveries) charge-offs / average loans: 0.2% versus 0.2% estimated by two analysts on average.Total nonaccrual LHFI: $84.39 million versus $85.3 million estimated by two analysts on average.Total nonperforming assets: $91.35 million compared to the $93.41 million average estimate based on two analysts.Average Balances - Total earning assets: $17.28 billion versus $17.26 billion estimated by two analysts on average.Net Interest Income: $162.89 million compared to the $165.02 million average estimate based on three analysts.Total Noninterest income: $41.24 million versus $40.22 million estimated by three analysts on average.Net Interest Income (FTE): $165.83 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $167.04 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Trustmark here>>>

Shares of Trustmark have returned +2.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

First Busey (BUSE - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +11.93%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.62 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.64, delivering a surprise of +3.23%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

First Busey, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Midwest industry, posted revenues of $200.25 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.14%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $116.8 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

First Busey shares have added about 3.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.5%.

What's Next for First Busey?While First Busey has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for First Busey was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.60 on $194.75 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.50 on $799.9 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Midwest is currently in the top 38% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. The results are expected to be released on January 28.

This holding company for First Interstate Bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +28%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

First Interstate BancSystem's revenues are expected to be $247.8 million, down 5.2% from the year-ago quarter.

First Commonwealth Financial (FCF - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.04%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this financial holding company would post earnings of $0.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.39, delivering a surprise of -4.88%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

First Commonwealth Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $137.92 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.96%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $120.42 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

First Commonwealth Financial shares have added about 4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.5%.

What's Next for First Commonwealth Financial?While First Commonwealth Financial has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for First Commonwealth Financial was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.42 on $136.34 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.79 on $562.1 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 22% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Meridian Bank (MRBK - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +12.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Meridian Bank's revenues are expected to be $32.18 million, up 12.6% from the year-ago quarter.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on January 30, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.

In December 2012, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares. 

The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year end by REITs held by the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.

At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.

DISTRIBUTION ESTIMATES

January 2026

YEAR-TO-DATE (YTD)

January 31, 2026*

Source

Per Share
Amount

% of Current
Distribution

Per Share
Amount

% of 2026
Distributions

Net Investment Income

$0.0000

0.00 %

$0.0000

0.00 %

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

$0.0000

0.00 %

$0.0000

0.00 %

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

$0.0900

100.00 %

$0.0900

100.00 %

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

$0.0000

0.00 %

$0.0000

0.00 %

Total Current Distribution

$0.0900

100.00 %

$0.0900

100.00 %

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.

*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.

The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2025 (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2025. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending December 31, 2025 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2025. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

Year-to-date January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return1                                             

2.94 %

Cumulative Distribution Rate2

0.74 %

Five-year period ending December 31, 2025

Average Annual Total Return3

6.44 %

Current Annualized Distribution Rate4

8.93 %

1.

Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over the year-to-date time period including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

2.

Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026) measured on the dollar value of distributions in the year-to-date period as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025.

3.

Average Annual Total Return represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ending December 31, 2025. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

4.

The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.

Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.  

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect the company's current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.

Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com
Symbol: (NYSE: CNS)

SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.

, /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RNP) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on January 30, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.

In December 2017, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.

The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year-end by REITs held by the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.

At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.

DISTRIBUTION ESTIMATES

January 2026

YEAR-TO-DATE (YTD)

January 31, 2026*

Source

Per Share
Amount

% of Current
Distribution

Per Share
Amount

% of 2026
Distributions

Net Investment Income

$0.0405

29.78 %

$0.0405

29.78 %

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

$0.0000

0.00 %

$0.0000

0.00 %

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

$0.0000

0.00 %

$0.0000

0.00 %

Return of Capital (or other Capital Source)

$0.0955

70.22 %

$0.0955

70.22 %

Total Current Distribution

$0.1360

100.00 %

$0.1360

100.00 %

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.

*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES

The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2025 (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2025. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending December 31, 2025 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2025. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:  

Year-to-date January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025                                                            

Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return1

5.81 %

Cumulative Distribution Rate2

0.66 %

Five-year period ending December 31, 2025

Average Annual Total Return3

5.76 %

Current Annualized Distribution Rate4

7.91 %

1.

Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over the year-to-date time period including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

2.

Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026) measured on the dollar value of distributions in the year-to-date period as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025.

3.

Average Annual Total Return represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ending December 31, 2025. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.

4.

The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.

Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect the company's current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.

Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com/
Symbol: (NYSE: CNS)

SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.

, /PRNewswire/ - International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (the "Company") - (TSX: ITH) (NYSE American: THM) today announced that it has closed its previously announced upsized public offering (the "Offering") of 33,672,000 common shares, no par value, of the Company (the "Common Shares"), which includes 4,392,000 Common Shares issued pursuant to the full exercise by the Underwriters (as defined below) of their option to purchase additional Common Shares. The Offering was priced at a price to the public of US$2.22 per Common Share, resulting in gross proceeds of US$74.8 million to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. Concurrent with the closing of the Offering, the Company closed its US$40 million private placement (the "Concurrent Private Placement") of 18,018,018 Common Shares to Paulson & Co. Inc. at the public offering price of the Offering, resulting in total gross proceeds from the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement to the Company of US$114.8 million.

The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement to fund the exploration and development of the Livengood Gold Project, including drilling, metallurgical studies, feasibility studies, technical studies, baseline environmental studies, detailed engineering in support of permitting, permitting, legal support, community engagement, mineral lease and land payments, acquisitions and general corporate purposes.

BMO Capital Markets acted as lead book-running manager and National Bank of Canada Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, Cantor and Scotiabank acted as book-running managers (collectively, the "Underwriters") for the Offering.

The Offering to the public in the United States was made pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Offering in the United States was made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus may be obtained from BMO Capital Markets Corp., Attn: Equity Syndicate Department, 151 W 42nd Street, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10036. The Offering was also conducted in Canada and in offshore jurisdictions on a private placement basis in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Company relied on the exemption in section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual in respect of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement, which provides that the TSX will not apply its standards to certain transactions involving eligible interlisted issuers listed on a recognized exchange, including NYSE American.

On January 27, 2026, after the closing of the Offering, Paulson subscribed to purchase an additional 1,501,982 Common Shares ("Additional Paulson Shares") at a price per Common Share of US$2.22, for additional proceeds of $3.3 million to the Company, representing a proportional increase to Paulson's investment to account for the upsize in the Offering and exercise of the corresponding Underwriters' option (the "Subsequent Private Placement," and together with the Concurrent Private Placement, the  "Private Placement""). The consummation of the Subsequent Private Placement is subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable stock exchange approvals.  The sale of the Additional Paulson Shares will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The proceeds of the Subsequent Private Placement will be used for the same purpose as the proceeds of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement. The Company intends to rely on the exemption in section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual in respect of the Subsequent Private Placement, which provides that the TSX will not apply its standards to certain transactions involving eligible interlisted issuers listed on a recognized exchange, including NYSE American.

As Paulson and certain of the institutional shareholders who participated in the Offering are related parties of the Company within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), the issuance of Common Shares to such investors were "related party transactions" within the meaning of MI 61-101. The Company has relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 on the basis that the fair market value of the Common Shares issued to such persons does not exceed 25% of the Company's current market capitalization. The Company has not filed a material change report more than 21 days before the expected closing of the Private Placement and Offering as the details of the Private Placement and Offering were only finalized shortly before the closing of the Private Placement and the Offering.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy Common Shares, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements containing the terms "intends," "estimates," "may," "might", "will," or other similar expressions to be uncertain and forward-looking. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding: the closing of the Subsequent Private Placement; the anticipated use of proceeds; and the occurrence of the expected benefits from the anticipated use of proceeds. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: (i) that the current exploration, development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Livengood Gold Project can be achieved and that the Company's other corporate activities will proceed as expected and (ii) that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; and (iii) that permitting and operations costs will not materially increase. The foregoing list of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors detailed in the "Forward-Looking Statements," "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 and other documents that have been and will be filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable securities laws.

About International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. has a 100% interest in its Livengood Gold Project located along the paved Elliott Highway, 70 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska.

On behalf of
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

(signed) Karl L. Hanneman
Chief Executive Officer

SOURCE International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.

LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne (LV:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call January 27, 2026 12:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Bernard Arnault - Chairman & CEO
Cecile Cabanis - Chief Financial Officer
Stéphane Bianchi

Conference Call Participants

Antoine Belge - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Erwan Rambourg - HSBC Global Investment Research
Luca Solca - Bernstein Institutional Services LLC, Research Division
Edouard Aubin - Morgan Stanley, Research Division

Presentation

Bernard Arnault
Chairman & CEO

Good evening. I'm delighted to present to you the figures for 2025 to begin with a good piece of news. I think we'll make it through the winter. Some commentators had concerns, especially some journalists. I believe we can say more seriously that the results of the group are solid in a rather challenging, disrupted climate economically from the geopolitical standpoint, but we've managed to get through this period. 2026 won't be simple either, but one thing at a time.

So revenue, just over EUR 80 billion. Let's state that it's twice what it was 10 years ago. Organic growth, slightly negative on the year, but positive in the second half. Our CFO will tell you more about the figures.

An operating margin of 22%, way above the average of the last 20 years, a negative foreign exchange impact, an impact that I don't think is going to improve this year for various reasons. And the economic context that is changing swiftly, disrupted, sometimes unforeseeable. And in spite of that, through management efforts, and I'd like to thank the Executive Committee that is with us here this evening for the efforts undertaken both in order to expand the business and to contain costs because -- and this is a metric that is key for us.

Cash flow is up. And in spite of everything that is thrown it is, including the taxes

Intel, which now counts the U.S. government as its largest shareholder, said on Tuesday that it will match the Trump administration's $1,000 payout for children of eligible U.S. employees.

The matching funds, which is a benefit for Intel staff, mark the latest sign of a close working relationship between the Trump administration and Intel after the government took a 10% stake in the chipmaker last year through an $8.9 billion investment.

The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill," and is intended to jumpstart wealth-building opportunities for children, allowing their investments to grow and compound for years before they become adults.

"America's future technologists will define the next era of innovation, and the Trump Accounts program helps give them an early financial foundation," Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO, said in Tuesday's statement.

Intel is joining a list of other companies that say they will match the federal $1,000 contribution. They include SoFi, Charter Communications, BNY, BlackRock, Investment Company Institute, Robinhood and Charles Schwab.

The program allows parents to open tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under 18, with kids born between 2025 and 2028 getting seed funding of $1,000 from the government. Employer contributions up to $2,500 don't count as taxable income. Parents will be able to open the accounts in July.

In December, Dell founder Michael Dell said he would donate $6.25 billion to the program, to seed some Trump Accounts for children born before the Jan. 1 cutoff with $250.

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Expansion builds on Deere's and President Trump's Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing

What it means: 

NEW American jobs Kernersville, North Carolina, campus moved manufacturing and production from overseas (Japan) to America Kernersville campus will produce the ONLY excavator designed, developed, and manufactured in the U.S. In a speech in Clive, Iowa, today, President Donald J. Trump announced two new U.S.-based John Deere facilities. This includes a new parts distribution center in Hebron, Indiana, and the expansion of our campus in Kernersville, North Carolina. For more details, please see the following news release to learn more.

, /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with our strong tradition of building America, we are excited to announce plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a state-of-the-art distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a cutting-edge excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, both set to open in the next year.

"Our investment in these new facilities underscores John Deere's dedication to strengthening the backbone of American industry and supporting local economies," said John May, chairman and chief executive officer of John Deere. "We believe in building America, and these projects represent our intent to continue driving innovation and job creation in the United States."

Expanding in Indiana: New Distribution Center
John Deere recently broke ground on a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, strategically located to enhance our supply chain capabilities nationwide. This facility will be designed to streamline operations and ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts. The Indiana project is anticipated to generate significant employment opportunities with approximately 150 jobs, contributing to the state's economic growth.

"This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world class product support through parts availability for our US based ag, turf, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers," said Denver Caldwell, vice president, Aftermarket and Customer Support. "Indiana's strong workforce and central location make it an ideal choice for expansion." 

John Deere will continue to maintain its primary North American Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois, which has been in operation since 1973 and employs about 1,200 people.

Kernersville, North Carolina: New Excavator Factory
The new $70M factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, will bolster John Deere's manufacturing capabilities, leveraging advanced technologies to produce industry leading excavators for the construction market. The North Carolina factory will assume production of future generation excavators previously produced in Japan.

This facility will employ over 150 people and will help meet equipment demand and strengthen our commitment to U.S. manufacturing innovation.

"We are excited to bring this new facility to our Kernersville campus and to be part of the region's thriving manufacturing community," said Ryan Campbell, president Worldwide Construction and Forestry and Power Systems. "Our focus will be on delivering excellence, creating jobs, and advancing the legacy of John Deere in American manufacturing."

Building America: Impact and Commitment
With the opening of these two facilities, John Deere will create hundreds of new U.S. jobs, further supporting local communities and advancing our mission to build a stronger America.

"These investments further demonstrate our commitment to invest $20B in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years," May said. "It is a testament to our confidence in the future of U.S. manufacturing and our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and economic growth."

About Deere & Company

It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.

For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.

SOURCE John Deere Company

January 27, 2026 18:00 ET  | Source: Aben Gold Corp.

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aben Gold Corp. (TSX-V: ABM) (OTCID: ABNAF) (Frankfurt: ML1) (“Aben” or “the Company”) announces that it has closed a non-brokered private placement financing for total gross proceeds of CAD $400,000 (the “Private Placement”).

Aben has allotted and issued 5,000,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of CAD $0.08 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one common share and one warrant (the “Warrants”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share for a period of two (2) years at a price of CAD $0.12 per share.

Management and Board, as insiders of the Company, has subscribed for an aggregate 550,000  Units for gross proceeds of $44,000. The issuance of the  Units to the insiders is considered a related party transaction subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that the participation by the insiders will not exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from this private placement towards exploration expenditures and general working capital purposes. The Private Placement is subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval, and all securities are subject to a four-month-and-one-day hold period. The Company has not paid any finder’s fees in connection with the Private Placement.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About Aben Gold:

Aben Gold Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration company with exploration projects in the Yukon Territory and British Columbia. The Company’s flagship, the 7,400-hectare, 100% owned Justin Gold Project is located in the southeast Yukon in the Tintina Gold Belt adjacent to Seabridge Gold’s 3 Aces Project.

The Company’s goal is to increase shareholder value through new discoveries and developing exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

The Company has 28.2 million shares outstanding.

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This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expects, are forward-looking statements, including, estimated use of proceeds from the Private Placement, carrying out future exploration work, other statements relating to the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its projects, goals and other matters.  Although management believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, include market prices, exploration and development successes, continued availability of capital and financing, increase in costs, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligaitons, fluctuation of commodity prices, adverse weather or climate conditions, failure to obtain or maintain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to obtain or maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), and general economic, market or business conditions. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedarplus.ca for further information.

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Key Takeaways As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8%, dragged down by slumping UnitedHealth Group stock.UnitedHealth, one of the priciest stocks in the blue-chip Dow, tumbled nearly 20% Tuesday after reporting disappointing earnings.UnitedHealth stock shaved 422 points off the Dow, accounting for all of the index's 409-point decline on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average missed out on a rally today thanks in large part to one very influential stock. 

The Dow fell 0.8% Tuesday. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.4% and 0.9%, respectively, boosted by rising chip stocks and other AI infrastructure providers. But it wasn’t just roaring AI stocks lifting those indexes: The 30-component Dow was being dragged down Tuesday.

A familiar culprit was to blame. Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) tumbled nearly 20%—they lost $69 each—after getting hit with a double whammy. Late Monday, Medicare administrators said payments to private Medicare Advantage plans will barely increase next year; this morning UnitedHealth forecast total revenue will decline this year as it scales back operations. 

Why This Is Important The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most widely-followed measures of stock market performance. Its price-weighted methodology makes it an idiosyncratic gauge that can diverge sharply from the other major indexes due to big single-stock moves.

UnitedHealth’s slump was bad news for the price-weighted Dow, in which stocks with the highest nominal stock prices have the most impact on the index’s performance. By contrast, the capitalization-weighted S&P 500 and Nasdaq are more influenced by the companies with the largest market values. 

With a stock price of $351.64 heading into today's trading, UnitedHealth Group was the sixth-most expensive stock in the Dow, and thus the price-weighted index’s sixth-most influential component. In the end, today's drop shaved about 422 points off the index.

The Dow wasn’t helped by its most influential component, Goldman Sachs (GS), shares of which slipped 0.2% to about $930. Shares of Home Depot (HD) and American Express (AXP), two other companies with larger Dow weightings than UnitedHealth, both fell more than 1%.

Still, UnitedHealth alone pulled the Dow into the red on Tuesday, as its fall led to more lost points—the 422 mentioned above—than the 409 recorded by the index itself. (The Dow's level is calculated by summing the daily price change of the index's 30 stocks and dividing the total by the Dow Divisor.)

A similar dynamic played out several times last year, with UnitedHealth’s financial woes occasionally single-handedly tanking one of the most widely-cited gauges of stock market performance. 

This article has been updated since it was first published to reflect closing prices for Tuesday.

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Last week, it was reported that newly instated Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B CEO Greg Abel has initiated the process to sell the company’s nearly 28% stake—or approximately 325 million shares—in consumer staples giant Kraft Heinz NASDAQ: KHC.

The move, which occurred less than one month after Abel took the reins from predecessor Warren Buffett, comes in the wake of KHC shares kicking off the year by losing more than 3%, following a 2025 performance that saw the stock slide by more than 21%. 

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But for income investors whose dividend portfolios have relied on the company’s strong yield for years, does Berkshire’s move—which marks the end of its 10-year position—make Kraft Heinz an automatic sell? 

The Root of Kraft Heinz’s Issues Strictly from an earnings perspective, KHC shares have delivered on paper. The last time the company missed earnings expectations was Q4 of 2018. But earnings—in and of themselves—do not equate to profitability. 

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$23.70 +0.12 (+0.51%)

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52-Week Range$21.99▼

$33.35Dividend Yield6.75%

Price Target$26.16

While bookended by two quarters of profitability in 2025, last Q2 Kraft Heinz posted an enormous loss of more than $7.8 billion. This loss was tied to a $9.3 billion non-cash impairment charge, in addition to falling sales fueled by sticky inflation.

The company, whose roots date back to 1869 (Heinz) and 1903 (Kraft), has leaned on aggressive cost-cutting measures for years, including the controversial zero-based budgeting strategy. A decade after the Kraft-Heinz merger, the food conglomerate is still struggling to get out from under the debt it incurred in that deal.

To put that challenge into perspective, as of Q3 2025, it was carrying more than $19 billion in long-term debt, which easily surpassed its cash position of $2.1 billion.

At the same time, a weak labor market, shifting consumer confidence, and ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation have forced cash-strapped consumers to turn away from brand names and toward private-label (a.k.a. store brand) alternatives.  

Can KHC Reverse Course?  In September 2025, Kraft Heinz announced that it will be splitting into two scaled, focused independent companies. That division into two entities—tentatively named Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co.—will be finalized in the second half of 2026. 

The plan is to divide the company into scalable businesses with separate focuses. Global Taste Elevation will focus on sauces and condiments, while North American Grocery will focus on meals and snacks. 

But the plan is not without its critics, chief among them Warren Buffett, who expressed disapproval, particularly in light of the company’s split not being subject to a shareholder vote. 

Long term, the two companies—both of which will be publicly traded under different tickers—may see relief from the problems that have been plaguing Kraft Heinz since its mega-merger 10 years ago. But in the short term, there is little reason to believe a turnaround is imminent. 

While the consumer staples firm does not report its full-year and Q4 2025 earnings until Feb. 11, it wouldn’t be unexpected to see quarterly revenue contraction for the ninth consecutive quarter. That has contributed to a negative net margin of 17.35%, indicating that Kraft Heinz is currently spending more than it earns.

Meanwhile, its dividend payout ratio of nearly -43% demonstrates that the company is not generating enough earnings to cover its dividend payments, which could lead to future cuts. Currently, Kraft Heinz’s dividend yields an attractive 6.59%, or $1.60 per share annually. But given its payout ratio, income investors should be prepared for that yield to be reduced. 

What Wall Street Thinks About Kraft Heinz?  Sentiment on Kraft Heinz is tepid at best. Of the 23 analysts currently covering the stock, only one assigns it a Buy rating, with 17 assigning it a Hold, and five assigning it a Sell. Overall, KHC receives a consensus Reduce rating. 

Kraft Heinz Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
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Current Price$23.70High Forecast$31.00Average Forecast$26.16Low Forecast$22.00Kraft Heinz Stock Forecast Details

The average 12-month price target for shares of Kraft Heinz is $26.16, or just more than 11% potential upside from where the stock is changing hands today. The company scores lower than one-third of the companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranks 73rd out of 149 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Compounding matters, Kraft Heinz’s financial health falls into the Red Zone, according to Tradesmith, where it has been for more than 19 months. 

Institutional ownership remains strong at more than 78%, but that figure is likely to drop once Berkshire Hathaway completes its sale of KHC shares. Current short interest of 4.37% suggests that Wall Street’s bears are keeping an eye on Kraft Heinz in the anticipation of more potential downside in the year ahead. 

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Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.3 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.97%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this chipmaker would post earnings of $1.47 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.48, delivering a surprise of +0.68%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Texas Instruments, which belongs to the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry, posted revenues of $4.42 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.32%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.01 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Texas Instruments shares have added about 13.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.5%.

What's Next for Texas Instruments?While Texas Instruments has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Texas Instruments was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.30 on $4.39 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.16 on $19 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Semiconductor - General is currently in the top 7% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Amtech Systems (ASYS - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. The results are expected to be released on February 5.

This provider of equipment for solar panel and semiconductor makers is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Amtech Systems' revenues are expected to be $19 million, down 22.1% from the year-ago quarter.

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The Bitcoin (BTC) price fell below the moving average lines, reaching a low of $86,045 before rebounding.

BTC price long-term prediction: bearish  The largest cryptocurrency has slipped to a lower price range, remaining above the $84,000 support. Since November 21, Bitcoin has traded in a range above $84,000 and below the moving average lines, or the resistance at $94,000. Bitcoin is currently recovering after falling as low as $86,000. The BTC price is currently trading above the $86,000 support but remains below the moving average lines.

On the upside, the advancing trend may be rejected at the 50-day SMA or the resistance at $90,000. A rejection at the moving average lines will keep Bitcoin trading in a range above the $86,000 support and below the moving average lines. Bitcoin will surge to its previous high of $97,850 if buyers push the price above the moving average lines. Bitcoin is currently at $88,087.

Technical Indicators Key Resistance Zones: $700, $750, and $800

Key Support Zones: $400, $350, and $300

BTC price indicator analysis  The price bars remain below the horizontal moving average lines. The 21-day SMA has risen above the 50-day SMA support. The moving average lines on the 4-hour chart are sloping downward. The 21-day SMA is limiting the cryptocurrency's further upward movement. The price bars remain below the 21-day SMA level.

What is the next move for BTC?   Bitcoin has fallen to its critical support level of $84,000. On the 4-hour chart, BTC has stalled above the $86,000 support and is fluctuating above this level but below the moving average lines. The 21-day SMA is acting as resistance to the upward trend. Bitcoin is declining towards the current support. On the downside, if the $86,000 support is breached, BTC may revisit its previous low of $80,000.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal have introduced Mantle Super Portal, a new cross-chain system designed to expand $MNT access on Solana. The launch marks a strategic move to connect Ethereum liquidity, Solana’s DeFi markets, and centralized exchange infrastructure through a single framework. Consequently, Mantle positions $MNT as a flexible asset that moves across networks without fragmenting liquidity or user experience.

According to the press release, the new infrastructure allows users to bridge $MNT from Ethereum directly to Solana through one interface. Additionally, users can deploy liquidity into Solana-native markets on Byreal while accessing exchange incentives on Bybit Alpha. 

This structure creates a continuous capital loop between on-chain protocols and centralized trading venues. Hence, Mantle strengthens its multichain distribution strategy while targeting both DeFi and CeFi participants.

Mantle Super Portal Connects Capital Across EcosystemsMantle designed Super Portal to simplify cross-chain capital movement while maintaining speed and execution reliability. By abstracting technical complexity, the system allows $MNT to function as a natively interoperable asset. 

Moreover, users can access Solana liquidity without navigating fragmented bridges or separate workflows. This approach supports Mantle’s broader goal of linking real-world assets with on-chain markets efficiently.

Significantly, the portal supports direct Ethereum-to-Solana transfers for $MNT. Users can then deploy funds across decentralized protocols or centralized platforms seamlessly. As a result, capital flows remain fluid across ecosystems where liquidity and trading activity concentrate.

$MNT Enters Solana DeFi Through ByrealFollowing the portal launch, $MNT became available on Byreal, a Solana-native decentralized exchange incubated by Bybit. Liquidity providers can supply the MNT–USDC pool and earn incentives totaling 96,000 $MNT over three months. Additionally, Solana’s low fees and fast settlement enhance capital efficiency for $MNT holders.

Solana’s ecosystem also supports this expansion. Ramzy Ali, DeFi Growth Lead at the Solana Foundation, said, “Solana was built to support internet capital markets at scale: enabling price discovery for every asset on-chain, 24/7, and globally.” He added, “The integration through Mantle Super Portal allows users to leverage Solana's DeFi ecosystem, connecting assets to highly composable markets designed for speed, liquidity, and global participation.”

Bybit Alpha Extends the CeDeFi LoopMeanwhile, Bybit Alpha now supports $MNT trading with Solana deposits and withdrawals enabled through Mantle Super Portal. Users can combine on-chain yield opportunities with exchange-based incentives and fee savings. Consequently, the setup reinforces a unified CeDeFi experience.